How far is Havre, MT from Plentywood, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.84 mi
05h 54m
Flight
234.2 mi
376.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.2 mi
Kilometers
376.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.84 mi
Kilometers
497.03 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plentywood
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sun, May 31, 3:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Plentywood
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glasgow
MT

Town in Montana

From Havre
154.1 mi
02h 57m
To Plentywood
154.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Plentywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Plentywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2828 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Plentywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
261 mi · 85%
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 15%
East 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
1st Avenue East
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Continue straight

228 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.6 mi
234.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
02h 57m from Havre
Leave By
5:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Havre and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plentywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Plentywood?

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Havre and 154.8 miles from Plentywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.43 one way or $84.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Havre and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plentywood.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glasgow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glasgow.

RAIL

Glasgow

424 1st Avenue South
RAIL

Wolf Point

75 mi away
320 Front Street
RAIL

Malta

93 mi away
51 South 1st Street East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 234.2 mi (376.91 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Plentywood

#2 Plentywood

City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates48.7747500, -104.5624600
Altitude624
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $42.43
Round trip
$84.87
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.43 $84.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.12 $92.24
Premium $4.55 $49.58 $99.17
Diesel $5.41 $58.99 $117.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Plentywood. The current time is 03:34:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.